How to win: Market Engagement - Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

About this contract

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are committed to commissioning high-quality, cost-effective services that meet the diverse needs across Sandwell. SMBC is currently preparing a future procurement of the Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service. SMBC is undertaking early market engagement to inform the recommissioning of the Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service, with the commencement date of the new service being 1st February 2028. The format of the market engagement is the completion of a questionnaire. Questionnaire feedback will inform decisions regarding the future service model, contract structure, workforce, estate requirements, financial sustainability, and procurement approach. Responses do not form part of any procurement process. Any interested organisation that wishes to complete the questionnaire are requested to download, complete and then submit their completed questionnaire by 17:00 hours on 30th November 2026. Please note: This requirement will fall under the scope of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and any further Notice(s) will be in line with this regulation and will be utilising PCR 2015 notices. The Mar

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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